db Waterman
ACRYLIC / MIXED MEDIA PAINTING ART
This album features my original acrylic and mixed media paintings. Acrylic paint often forms the foundation of my work, which I combine with various materials and techniques to create depth, structure, and character. I build up my paintings layer by layer using materials such as acrylic paint, heavy gel, pastels, watercolor, ink, pencil, and image transfers. By applying materials over and alongside one another, I create layered surfaces rich in relief, texture, and intricate detail. Sometimes, parts of earlier layers remain visible, lending the work a weathered, lived-in appearance. My inspiration comes from sources such as landscapes, the sea, old boats, weathered walls, concrete, peeling paint, and memories. Human figures also frequently play a significant role. My work ranges from figurative and semi-abstract paintings to more abstract art. The combination of paint, structure, color, and imperfection makes each piece unique. From a distance, the painting forms a cohesive whole, while up close, new layers and details reveal themselves. The pieces in this album are original, handmade artworks with a contemporary mixed media aesthetic.
